Citation

Knoll JL. J. Correct. Health Care 2010; 16(3): 188-204.

Affiliation

Division of Forensic Psychiatry, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, and Central New York Psychiatric Center, Marcy, New York.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, National Commission on Correctional Health Care (USA), Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1078345810366457

PMID

20466705

Abstract

This article reviews important details of the suicide risk assessment procedure as it pertains to incarcerated individuals. Research on correctional suicide risk factors is briefly outlined as a prelude to discussing current methods of clinical suicide risk assessment and prevention in correctional settings. A comprehensive and reliable procedure for eliciting suicidal ideation, behavior, planning, desire, and intent is described. Recommendations for formulating an individualized suicide risk reduction plan are presented, along with key principles of suicide risk assessment documentation. Finally, issues related to professional liability for suicide in corrections are discussed.

Language: en